Question

use the graph above of velocity vs. time for an object to answer the question: which statement below fairly compares segment 2 and segment 3? (1 point) segments 2 and 3 have equal periods of time but the force during segment 2 is different than the force during segment 3. segments 2 and 3 have equal periods of time and the force acting in each segment is the same during each period of time. segments 2 and 3 have different periods of time and the force during segment 2 is different than the force during segment 3. segments 2 and 3 have different periods of time, but the force acting in each segment is the same during each period of time.

Explanation:

On a velocity - time graph, the slope represents acceleration. According to Newton's second law ($F = ma$), acceleration is related to force. If the time intervals (lengths on the time - axis) and slopes (acceleration) of two segments are compared, equal time intervals and different slopes mean different forces.

Answer:

Segments 2 and 3 have equal periods of time but the force during segment 2 is different than the force during segment 3.